Two great and rewarding activities I love, hiking and reading a great book, can often be enjoyed separately or together. Unless you’re focused on covering ground as quickly as possible (which isn’t my style or desire), I occasionally throw a book in my pack when I hit the trail. Why? Well, I like to take […]
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I know it’s easy to look at the beauty of a fresh snowfall through our living room windows, pour a cup of hot coffee or perhaps a bourbon, and sit back in the easy chair by a roaring fire and read a good book on days like these. And don’t get me wrong – I
Well, here we are at the end of October already. Where did this year go? I know it’s been a strange and difficult one for most of us trying to make sense of the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As much as I hate to see time fly by so quickly I think
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One of the many joys of walking, especially on a quiet morning as the day just breaks, free from the noise of man, is the simple beauty and gifts we encounter along the way. Although I often refer to them as “hikes,” in reality for me at least, they’re really just leisurely walks. And I
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Hello and welcome! “Missouri Mike” here. It’s springtime here in beautiful Missouri and this is my first post as I launch “Missouri Mikes Walking Sticks & Canes”. Each day, I’m looking forward to learning and improving my vision and ability to create walking sticks and canes that I’m proud of and worthy of you buying.